Now, the Chinese people are quiet again. *Very literary*
After controlling most of the Far East, they did not rush to take the next step immediately. Instead, they gradually stabilized the local situation and patiently watched the development of the world situation.
This is what China is most accustomed to, or what it is best at. Wait patiently, and when the most suitable opportunity appears, intervene in it with the strongest possible attitude.
Everything before is preparation for the future.
Wang Ding, who was in the German army at this time, had exceeded the timetable for returning to China according to the previous agreement. However, when he received the order to return to China, Wang Ding requested to stay in the German army for six months to one year.
The reason is very simple. His "Imperial Division" is preparing to attack Yugoslavia!
After Italy attacked Greece in October 1940, it was pushed back to Albania by the Greek army. Adolf.
Hitler realized that he needed to help his allies, not only to rebuild the prestige of the Axis powers, but also to prevent the British Empire from being able to bomb the Romanian oil fields, since most of Germany's oil supplies came from here. After all, it relied on Chinese support.
It is actually a bit far away. Directly controlling Romania can provide Germany with the most important strategic materials:
oil!
According to the agreement, the Kingdom of Hungary, the Kingdom of Romania and the Kingdom of Bulgaria have joined the Axis Powers. Hitler exerted pressure on Yugoslavia to join the Triple Alliance Treaty. Prince Regent Paul succumbed to this pressure on March 25, 1941. However, this
The action was deeply unpopular with the Serbian people and military who opposed joining the Axis Powers. On March 27, Serbian officers who opposed joining the Axis Powers launched a military coup, and King Peter II took charge of government affairs instead of Prince Paul.
This accident made Hitler very angry, and he decided to send troops to punish Yugoslavia for its betrayal. Although the new leadership of Yugoslavia had sent a message of loyalty to the Axis powers, it still could not calm his anger.
The attack on Yugoslavia begins!
After receiving Wang Ding's request, Wang Hengyue smiled and shook his head: "He prefers to be in the army rather than seek deeper development on the road of politics."
Zhang Xiaohuai had a completely different view on this: "Heng Shuai, I don't think so. Chunxuan is accumulating enough connections and reputation in the army. The process of his fighting in the German army will soon spread to the country. This
A good foundation has been laid for his future succession."
Wang Hengyue glanced at his Chief of Defense Staff: "Why, do you also hope that he will take over?"
"Yes, the top military officials think so..." Zhang Xiaohuai did not deny his thoughts: "If the country's policy is proven to be correct, then there must be continuity. Chunxuan's succession is
It has nothing to do with the imperial system. Of course, this is also based on Chunxuan himself having this ability."
Wang Hengyue said nothing more.
Some things are beyond your control. The military, the intelligence service, and Congress.
Everyone is optimistic or expecting that Wang Ding will eventually take over. In their opinion, the position under their own will be handed over to their son sooner or later.
The "fight" for Wang Ding has even begun.
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Since you can't control it, let it go. If Wang Ding is really capable and he himself is willing to develop in this direction, then there is nothing more to say. He cannot prevent the development of these things¨
In April 1941, the German Imperial Division.
"We will launch a full-scale attack on Yugoslavia!" said Imperial Division Commander Paul.
General Hausser said with a stern expression: "The two most elite armed SS units, the 1st SS Adolf XTL Guards Division and the 2SS Reich Division, will serve as the vanguard. Together with the mountain troops, we will swoop into the core area of Yugoslavia.
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The primary goal of this war is to capture Belgrade, the capital of Yugoslavia. Before the ground forces finally launch an attack on the city, we will weaken the opponent with two weeks of air strikes and large-scale artillery bombardment. Finally, Yugoslavia will surrender!"
Wang Ding and Klingenberg stood there and listened carefully.
"Victory will definitely belong to Germany!"
General Hausser glanced at his two subordinates: "Before the large corps launches the attack, we must understand everything on the way forward. Major Wang Ding, Captain Fritz, you will lead a reconnaissance force to take charge of the attack."
Take on this mission.”
"Yes, I understand!" Wang Ding and Klingenberg replied loudly.
"I will provide you with sufficient supplies." General Hauser paused and said, "Fritz, go prepare first. Major Wang Ding, please stay for a while."
When his friend Fritz.
After Klingenberg left, Wang Ding turned his attention to General Hauser. The general was silent for a while: "I just received a telegram from Berlin. It was sent by the head of state himself. He asked me to ensure your safety.
, try to prevent you from participating in the frontline battle, so you have the right to refuse the order to conduct reconnaissance, Major. "I know, because I am the son of the President of China." Wang Ding acted very matter-of-factly: "My status is special.
.But now I have an identity here that is more worthy of my efforts, the major battalion commander of the Imperial Division Z Motorcycle Reconnaissance Battalion. I can't watch my men take risks while I stay in the safe rear. This will be
A disgrace to the military!”
General Howser's eyes showed appreciation: "I appreciate your courage, Major, but I have to consider your safety."
"General." Wang Ding was still so calm and calm: "In our army, there is also the existence of the Armed SS, even earlier than in Germany. In our Armed SS, every soldier has to join the army on the first day.
You must remember a saying, 'Death is the highest honor for a soldier! If I shrink from the battle, it will be a stain that cannot be washed away in my life."
"Death is the highest honor for a soldier." General Hauser obviously appreciated this sentence very much: "Okay, Major, you win. In my opinion, you and Fritz will be the most perfect partner, go ahead
, send all the information we need to me."
"Yes, General, you can trust us!"
Wang Ding strode away from the headquarters, Fritz.
Klingenberg had been waiting there for a long time. When he saw his friend coming out, he smiled and said, "Hey, why do I want you to stay behind again?"
"Of course." Wang Ding also laughed: "But I still refused."
"There are twenty-one of us in total." Klingenberg turned to this mission: "King, let us get started.
"Let's do it!" Wang Ding said forcefully.
With enough supplies, the motorcycle reconnaissance unit commanded by Wang Ding can remain active. They rush in front of the main armored forces, spy on the Yugoslav army's intelligence, mark road directions and obstacles on the map, and respond in time.
Send. This set of effective battlefield reconnaissance is one of the magic weapons for the German army's continuous success since World War II.
However, there are Yugoslav troops everywhere.
When Wang Ding, Klingenberg and their soldiers repelled the enemy's attack again, they exhausted themselves and cleaned the battlefield, cursing these damn Yugoslavs.
"Wang, Fritz, and Jiangkel were killed in battle." Second Lieutenant Orson came to the front and said regretfully.
"Poor Jankel." Klingenberg sighed: "We have lost another companion, and now there are nineteen more of us. The Danube is in front of us."
"Let's go." Wang Ding checked his weapons: "I hope God will protect us from enemies on the Danube River."
"Let's go, let's go!"
This reconnaissance team continued on their journey¨
The luck was indeed good, and the previous series of battles seemed to have taken away all the bad luck. No trace of the enemy was found on the Danube River, and what was even more gratifying was that they actually found a motorboat on the Danube River!
"This is a great opportunity to cross the Danube River and extend the reconnaissance spearhead into the suburbs of Belgrade!" Wang Ding seemed a little excited: "Fritz, you and I will lead the soldiers to cross the river first. Orson, you and the others will stay behind.
We are on alert here, and we will bring the motorboat back to pick you up after we cross the river in a while!"
"OK!"
Wang Ding and Klingenberg boarded the motorboat with seven soldiers. It was very smooth and without enemy obstruction, they successfully reached the other side of the Danube River.
"Khufu, Bazik, you drive the motorboat back and bring Lieutenant Orson and the others."
Khufu and Bazik jumped on the motorboat and drove quickly to the other side.
Wang Ding and Klingenberg looked at the other side. They saw Orson jumping onto the motorboat with the remaining soldiers. Orson was a little greedy for speed and trouble, so he stuffed all the soldiers into the motorboat.
"It's too dangerous." Wang Ding put down the telescope and said.
"It's too dangerous." Klingenberg repeated his friend's words.
The motorboat was bouncing up and down in the turbulent river. The overloaded motorboat was obviously overwhelmed, which made Wang Ding and Klingenberg who were passing by look on fear.
Tragedy finally happened when the motorboat hit a dark rock in the water¨
Sunk!
Lieutenant Orson and all the German soldiers on the motorboat sank under the Danube River.
"God!"
"God!"
Wang Ding and Klingenberg shouted out almost at the same time. They watched helplessly as they lost their friend Second Lieutenant Orson and all the German soldiers on the motorboat.
After feeling sad, Wang Ding took a look and found that there were only seven people left.
Wang Ding was silent for a while, then pursed his lips and said without looking back: "Fritz, let's go all out and move on to Belgrade!"